Director, Partner Marketing

Affirm Affirm · Fintech · Canada, United States · Remote · US Marketing

Seeking a Director, Partner Marketing to define and scale Affirm's co-marketing strategy across its merchant network, driving growth through onsite and offsite marketing solutions. This role involves leading a team, managing revenue growth through marketing programs, owning senior merchant relationships, establishing operating models, and analyzing performance data. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Partner Marketing, Performance Marketing, or Media, with a proven track record in building and scaling co-marketing programs, strong analytical skills, and leadership experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Define and own the Partner Marketing strategy for Affirm Marketing Solutions, including the roadmap for onsite Marketplace programs, offsite campaigns, and emerging media channels.
  2. Lead a team of Partner Marketers , setting priorities, developing talent, coaching on account management, and building a high-performing function.
  3. Drive revenue growth through scalable marketing programs, including performance marketing in the Affirm Marketplace, with accountability for ad revenue, iROAS, and GMV targets.
  4. Own senior-level merchant relationships, serving as a strategic partner and executive sponsor for marquee co-marketing programs across key verticals.
  5. Establish the operating model for Partner Marketing — including planning cadences, measurement frameworks, campaign governance, and XFN accountability structures.

Skills

Required

  • Partner Marketing
  • Performance Marketing
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • Media Strategy
  • People Leadership
  • Go-to-market Strategy
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Data Analysis
  • Budget Management
  • Merchant Relationship Management

Nice to have

  • Fintech Marketing
  • Retail Marketing
  • Performance-driven Marketplace Experience
  • Agency Management
  • Omnichannel Retail Marketing

What the JD emphasized

  • 7-10+ years in Partner Marketing, Performance Marketing, Affiliate, and/or Media, with at least 3–5 years in a people leadership role.
  • Proven track record building and scaling co-marketing or media network programs, ideally within fintech, retail, or a performance-driven marketplace.
  • Deep fluency in performance marketing models; strong command of affiliate tracking, attribution, and measurement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical orientation; ability to synthesize performance data, set benchmarks, and drive continuous improvement across a portfolio of programs.